Whether you want to reduce stress after a hard day’s work, try your hand at recreational fishing, or challenge your upper body and burn calories by paddling as fast as you can – Sunfish Lake is the place to be!

The City of Ramsey, in conjunction with grant funding from Anoka County State Health Improvement Program (SHIP), has installed a self-service canoe and kayak kiosk at Sunfish Lake, located at 6330 Sunwood Drive. The kiosk holds two single-person sit-in kayaks and two three-person canoes. Paddles and life-vests are also provided.

There is no charge for use, but a ‘swipe card’ authorizing access to the watercraft is needed. You may obtain your swipe card (which is yours to keep) by visiting the Engineering Department at Ramsey City Hall. You must read/sign the terms of use agreement and liability waiver and provide proof of identification. You must be 18 years of age or older to obtain a swipe card; however, children are welcome to accompany adults.

Minnesota State Statute §471.701 Salary Data:A city or county with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and base salaries of its three highest-paid employees. This notice may be provided on the home page of the primary website maintained by the political subdivision for a period of not less than 90 consecutive days, in a publication of the political subdivision that is distributed to all residents in the political subdivision, or as part of the annual notice of proposed property taxes prepared under section 275.065. City Administrator $144,086; Police Chief $119,690; Finance Director $117,252.